Bulk Honey Lemon Chicken Simple Gym Meal Prep
A sweet and zesty chicken dish with juicy seared chicken coated in a sticky honey lemon garlic glaze. Quick, flavorful, and perfect for weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp cornstarch (optional, for coating)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1/4 cup chicken broth (optional)
- 1 tsp cornstarch + 2 tsp water (for thickening)
- Fresh parsley or green onions, for garnish
Instructions
- Pat chicken dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Optional: Toss chicken in 1 tbsp cornstarch for a light crust.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high. Sear chicken 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Add honey, lemon juice, zest, soy sauce, and broth. Simmer 2–3 minutes.
- Stir in cornstarch slurry and cook until sauce thickens.
- Return chicken to pan and coat in sauce. Simmer 2–3 minutes.
- Garnish and serve hot.
Notes
- Use tamari for gluten-free version.
- Add red pepper flakes for heat.
- Pairs well with rice or roasted veggies.